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The Fall of Afghanistan With ‘Reign of Terror’ Author Spencer Ackerman Aug 17, 2021

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Bryan Curtis is joined by author and journalist Spencer Ackerman to break down his new book ‘Reign of Terror’ and to discuss recent news and events involving the United States leaving Afghanistan. They cover the 20-year “War on Terror,” weigh in on the decision Biden and his administration made to pull out of Afghanistan, and talk through the United States’ approach to foreign policy since 9/11.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Spencer Ackerman

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Andrew Cuomo Resigns With New York Mag Contributor David Freedlander Aug 10, 2021

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Bryan Curtis is joined by New York Magazine contributor David Freedlander to discuss the news that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned. They break down the events that led up to his resignation, the way in which Cuomo’s team decided to handle the news, and how this affects New York’s political climate.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: David Freedlander

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Unpacking the Cuomo Scandal Aug 09, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker dive deeper into the ongoing saga involving brothers Andrew and Chris Cuomo. They discuss Governor Andrew Cuomo’s stance on resigning as inquiries into accounts of sexual harassment continue (6:25). Then, they weigh in on Chris Cuomo’s decision to take a “previously scheduled vacation” during this time, as well as CNN’s decision to keep him on the air (21:10). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Chris Cuomo, Reinventing the NBA Draft, and the Olympics Viewing Nightmare Aug 06, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker answer your Listener Mail! They unpack Chris Cuomo’s role at CNN as the inquiries into accounts of sexual harassment by his brother, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, continue (6:15), talk through the reinvention of the NBA draft (15:02), and discuss how to watch the Olympics (27:42). Plus, the Overworked Twitter Joke of the Week and David Shoemaker Guesses the Strained-Pun Headline.

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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The New Gawker and Leon Neyfakh on the 'Fiasco' Podcast Aug 02, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker break down Gawker 2.0 and discuss how it compares to the older site (0:35). Then, host of the 'Fiasco' podcast, Leon Neyfakh, joins to talk about the new season that dives deeper into Benghazi (6:22).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Leon Neyfakh

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Simone Biles, NFL Training Camps, and Bob Costas on His New HBO Show Jul 30, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker answer some listener questions about the media's reaction to Simone Biles, the new dateline approach for NFL beat reporters, and a lot more (4:05). Then Bryan is joined by Bob Costas to discuss his new HBO Show 'Back on the Record,' his famous interviews with Vince McMahon, and his favorite parts of hosting the Olympics (36:38).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Bob Costas

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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Watching the Olympics and Slate’s Josh Levin Jul 26, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker start by going through all their media notes about the Olympics (4:48). Then Slate's Josh Levin joins to talk about his new podcast, 'One Year,' (20:04) and Levin helps David guess this week's Strained-Pun Headline (45:10).

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Josh Levin

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

Hosts: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Josh Levin

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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'Monday Night Football,' Peyton Manning, Space Porn, and Brian Raftery on 'Siskel & Ebert' Jul 23, 2021

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Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker open up the mailbag and answer your listener mail. They touch on the ESPN announcement that the Manning brothers will cohost a 'Monday Night Football' telecast (5:40), discuss Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson heading to space (15:52), and weigh in on Addison Rae’s short-lived UFC journalism career (20:56). Later, Brian Raftery joins to break down his new narrative podcast series, 'Gene and Roger' (31:50).

Host: Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker

Guest: Brian Raftery

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Mirin Fader on 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP' Jul 20, 2021

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David Shoemaker is joined by Ringer writer Mirin Fader to discuss her new book, 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP.' They talk about the process of converting her original feature story into a book, how Giannis’s free agency affected the timeline, and what it's like publishing a book in real time as Giannis is currently in the NBA Finals.

Host: David Shoemaker

Guest: Mirin Fader

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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Bill Walton on David Halberstam’s “The Breaks of the Game” Jul 19, 2021

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Bryan Curtis is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton to discuss David Halberstam’s book “The Breaks of the Game,” about the 1979-1980 Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Walton’s relationship with Halberstam, his experience playing with the Trail Blazers, and why Walton has not yet read the book.

Host: Bryan Curtis

Guest: Bill Walton

Associate Producer: Erika Cervantes

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